Address-in-Reply

The Address-in-Reply (to the speech from the Throne) was a confirmation process for the Prime Minister-elect used in Parliament immediately after the state opening of each session until the 30th, when it was abolished by the Executive Act 2024. If a candidate failed the Address-in-Reply, they would not become Prime Minister, and a new selection or General Election would have to happen. If they passed, they would enter office. Only one candidate ever failed the Address-in-Reply, August Carew, The Baron Calder, during the 24th Session of Parliament.